SPONSORED BY
WINNER Michael Oulton
Geoff Toogood
“This image was captured while on a job for Beyond Blue,” says Melbourne-based photographer Michael Oulton. “I was there to get some portraits and behind-the-scenes images for a short documentary they were creating with some of their ambassadors. Geoff has an incredible story working as a cardiologist, battling his own mental health issues and using ocean swimming as part of his toolkit to manage his mental health. He is also the founder of the charity Crazysock4docs – a charity that aims to reduce the stigma around mental health in the healthcare industry.
“As much as I like to plan and consider lighting, this was a case of being in the right